Patterns of Deification in the Acts of the Apostles

1. Auflage 2022
ISBN: 978-3-16-161888-8
Verlag: Mohr Siebeck

Buch, Englisch, 334 Seiten, fadengeheftete Broschur, Format (B × H): 232 mm x 155 mm, Gewicht: 494 g

Reihe: Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament : Reihe 2

In dieser Studie wertet Daniel B. Glover die Vergöttlichungsszenen in der Apostelgeschichte aus, indem er sie in den breiteren antiken mediterranen Kontext der Vergöttlichung einordnet. Er bietet eine neue Lesart der Apostelgeschichte, die jede der fünf Szenen in ein bestimmtes literarisches Muster einordnet, das für die frühesten Leser erkennbar war.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Glover, Daniel B.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Bibelwissenschaften Neues Testament: Exegese, Geschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Theologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Problems to be Addressed
1.2 Review of Recent Scholarly Trends
1.3 The Argument of This Study
1.4 Methodology
1.5 Presuppositions
1.6. Plan of Study

Chapter 2: Defining Divinity (Part 1): Understanding Divinity in Mediterranean Antiquity
2.1 What Makes a God a God?
2.2 Concepts of Divine Humans in Mediterranean Antiquity
2.3 Conclusion

Chapter 3: Defining Divinity (Part 2): Deification and Jewish Monotheism
3.1 Jewish Monotheism in Recent Debate
3.2 Moses as a Divine Figure in Hellenistic Judaism
3.3 Judaism, Monotheism, and Mosaic Deification: A Summary
3.4 Conclusion

Chapter 4: Desiring Divinity: Self-Deification and Its Functions
4.1 Self-Deification in the Ancient Mediterranean
4.2 Simon the Samaritan
4.3 Herod Agrippa I
4.4 Conclusion

Chapter 5: Denying Divinity: Denials of Divine Claims in Mediterranean Antiquity
5.1 Denying Divinity in the Ancient Mediterranean
5.2 Peter's Refusal of Cornelius's Worship
5.3 Paul and Barnabas, "gods” in Lystra?
5.4 Conclusion: Peter, Paul, and Their Divine Denials

Chapter 6: Discerning Divinity: Paul "the god” in Malta
6.1 A Critical Review of Scholarship on Acts 28:1-10
6.2 Discerning Divinity on Malta
Excursus: Shadows, Cloths, and Garments - Localized Divine Power in Luke/Acts
6.3 The Power at Work in Paul and Paul's Divinity
6.4 Conclusion

Chapter 7: Conclusion: Summary and Paths for Future Engagement
7.1 Summary of Study
7.2 Paths for Future Engagement
7.3 Final Thoughts

Über Autor(innen)

Glover, Daniel B.
Born 1993; 2017 M.T.S. Duke University Divinity School; 2021 PhD Baylor University; currently Assistant Professor of New Testament at Lee University, Cleveland, TN.